Drums are one of the most rewarding and creatively fueled instruments in the world. There is nothing quite like sitting behind a kit and unleashing an amazing groove for the first time. Of course, learning how to play your drums takes a lot of practice, which is where this amazing collection of drum set instruction material comes into play.

Think of this collection of material as the best teacher money can buy, who is also on call for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This material will allow you to learn at your own pace, whenever you want. That alone makes what we have available here invaluable to any drummer, from a hobbyist to a pro.

So the major question, of course, is which instructional material is right for you? Well, that will come down to understanding how you learn as well as your skill level. Do you find you excel when studying theory? If so, you will definitely enjoy Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method Book. This book is full of innovative and practical methods for learning your kit. It is easy to navigate and divided between sections so you can focus on individual components of your kit as you build your skills.

On the other hand, if you're the type of learner who thrives on interaction, you'll probably be interested in an option like Hudson Music's Tommy Igoe Groove Essentials Complete Book/DVD Set. This set is the world's top-selling drumset method. It offers an incredibly comprehensive course load that alternates between written material, audio CDs, and interactive DVDs to give you what can only be described as "the total package."

And these are only two of the hundreds of options that are available to you here. With so much material designed exclusively to help you improve your musical ability, there's no reason for you not to be able to maximize your skills behind the kit with help from the items in this section.